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P165 UVT

1997 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,790 mi
Last recorded98,790 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 UVT
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 98,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes have protective coating not allowing ful inspection

interior mirror missing

both front tyres bold on inner edges

Fail 21 Jul 2009 98,787 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes have protective coating not allowing ful inspection

interior mirror missing

both front tyres bold on inner edges

Fail 16 Jul 2008 93,629 miles

After market body-kit insecure on mountings

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 93,629 miles

After market body-kit insecure on mountings

Pass 12 Apr 2007 89,312 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ILLUM INATED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 82,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2006 82,542 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

oil leak

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

battery insecure

rear fog light switch obscuered by phone holder

How Reliable is the Ford Probe?

Based on 68,773 MOT tests across 11,550 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
3,995
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
11,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,655
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,961
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,508
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,616
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,033
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P165 UVT is a 1997 Ford Probe in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 92,898 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Probe fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 6,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P165 UVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Probe typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Probe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P165 UVT registered?

P165 UVT is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P165 UVT safe to buy?

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